Where ACC Went Wrong, Where UNC Stands in Conference Realignment

Posted May 28, 2024
Since 2000, there have been some mistakes. During the first round of conference expansion, what did John Swofford do? Swofford wanted the Atlantic Coast Conference to dominate the Atlantic Coast. The ACC brought in Miami, Syracuse and Boston College. Those are massive TV markets. Unfortunately, New York and Boston are pro sports areas. (Inside Carolina)

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